Principal Product Designer leading user-centered product strategy and design for OPENLANE’s digital wholesale vehicle marketplace. Driving complex enterprise experiences, design systems, research, and cross-functional delivery.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of the user experience for a specific product area, from concept to launch
Conduct user research, including interviews and usability testing, to inform designs
Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to build consensus
Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs are implemented to a high standard
Contribute to and evolve the design system for consistency and efficiency
Champion a user-centric design culture within the organization
Independently lead high-impact design initiatives and define design strategy across multiple product areas
Mentor designers and help grow teammates’ skills
Partner with executive stakeholders, product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to align design vision with long-term business goals
Report to the Director of Product Design and partner with cross-functional teams daily
Requirements
8+ years of experience as a Product Designer, with proven experience in senior or principal leadership roles
Strong portfolio showcasing product design process and ability to solve complex problems on a variety of device types and surfaces
Expertise in design and prototyping tools
Experience designing for B2B or complex enterprise applications is a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong bias for action, self direction, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience designing for B2B or enterprise applications
Prior experience contributing to or managing design systems
Familiarity with wholesale or automotive marketplaces
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
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